FOURTH WEEK ON GLYCEMIC INDEX
OMG !!! For Week 4, scale is down 2.7 lbs.
BUT before I get TOO excited, Week 3 I had lost nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada. So the loss of 2.7 lbs. is really for 2 weeks.
After 4 weeks, my loss is about 5 l/2 lbs. Still have 4 l/2 to go to meet my goal--and only 2 l/2 more weeks before May 31. So I really have my work cut out for me!
Besides sticking to low GI fare, here are some other factors that have helped me do well:
1) training to eat 3 meals a day with minimal snacking inbetween.
2) increasing protein. With bread, bagels, and crackers on my BANNED LIST, I replaced those calories with protein. Really helped.
3) added fiber. Tried taking 1,000 mg. of Glucomannan with at least 12 ounces of water about an hour before meals. "G" swells in the stomach, giving a feeling of being "half full" already when I start eating.
BUT before I get TOO excited, Week 3 I had lost nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nada. So the loss of 2.7 lbs. is really for 2 weeks.
After 4 weeks, my loss is about 5 l/2 lbs. Still have 4 l/2 to go to meet my goal--and only 2 l/2 more weeks before May 31. So I really have my work cut out for me!
Besides sticking to low GI fare, here are some other factors that have helped me do well:
1) training to eat 3 meals a day with minimal snacking inbetween.
2) increasing protein. With bread, bagels, and crackers on my BANNED LIST, I replaced those calories with protein. Really helped.
3) added fiber. Tried taking 1,000 mg. of Glucomannan with at least 12 ounces of water about an hour before meals. "G" swells in the stomach, giving a feeling of being "half full" already when I start eating.
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YOU GO GIRL!
this is terrific judy! good job and determination. i\'m so happy for you. interesting about the glucomannan. you\'re an inspiration :)
Super weight loss! You rock!
How are you feeling? Better I hope!
Yes, I am feeling better. And of course I was thrilled with the weight loss! Regarding the Glucomannan fiber, it\'s safe and comparatively cheap. I\'ve spent tons of money on supplements, but this is one I recommend. Also, I had bought a case of high protein, high fiber bars (a few of which I still have). Those worked out very well, too. Tasted horrible, but kept hunger down until the next meal.